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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.82, 924.80 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.82, 924.80 and 246.38 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.82 : 924.80 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.82/924.80 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.82x = 924.80 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.82x = 227,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,852.22/616.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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